Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. raised its position in Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ – Free Report) by 11.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 24,517 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,534 shares during the quarter. Invesco QQQ makes up 4.8% of Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd biggest holding. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc.’s holdings in Invesco QQQ were worth $15,068,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Goodman Advisory Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Invesco QQQ during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Shcp LLC bought a new stake in shares of Invesco QQQ during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Invesco QQQ by 2,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 45 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the period. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Invesco QQQ during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Invesco QQQ during the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. 44.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about Invesco QQQ
Here are the key news stories impacting Invesco QQQ this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Tech leadership remains intact, with market coverage noting that AI-driven stocks are helping push broader indexes and Nasdaq futures higher despite geopolitical noise and softer trading volume. S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Rise As AI-Driven Tech Rally Overpowers ‘Defensive’ Iran Strikes: ONDS, NBIS, RCAT, SNOW In Focus
- Positive Sentiment: A separate market note said pre-market trading was mostly up, suggesting continued support for risk assets and large-cap growth exposure like QQQ. Pre-Markets Mostly Up on Lower Volume, Trade & Inventory Reports
- Neutral Sentiment: Consumer sentiment hit a record low, but the same report argued the broader economy remains solid, which could keep investors focused on growth stocks rather than a sharp recession trade-off. Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low – Economy Stays Solid
- Neutral Sentiment: Several commentary pieces warned about stretched valuations, “liquidity bubble” concerns, and the possibility that value stocks or other global ETFs could outperform tech, which may temper enthusiasm for QQQ if sentiment turns. This Global ETF Beat the Nasdaq-100 for Most of the Past Year. Should You Buy It? The AI Black Box: SpaceX, Hyperscalers, And The Liquidity Bubble Beneath The Rally
- Negative Sentiment: Higher-for-longer interest-rate commentary and inflation concerns could pressure growth multiples, especially for the large-cap tech names that dominate QQQ. The Fed Needs To Invert The Yield Curve And Hike To Above 5 Percent PCE Inflation Surges Further Away From Fed’s Target, Now Nearly Double The Fed’s Target, And 5+ Years Above Target
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage on weak chip stocks and talk that the Nasdaq recently lagged due to semiconductor softness highlights a risk to QQQ’s biggest holdings if AI and semiconductor momentum fades. Dow Closes At Record Highs On Iran Truce Optimism, While Nasdaq Snaps Four-Day Win Streak On Weak Chip Stocks — META, BA, AAL, DY, VRRM In Focus
Invesco QQQ Stock Performance
Invesco QQQ Cuts Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.7328 per share. This represents a $2.93 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 23rd.
Invesco QQQ Profile
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 is a unit investment trust that issues securities called Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock. The Trust’s investment objective is to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. The Trust provides investors with the opportunity to purchase units of beneficial interest in the Trust representing proportionate undivided interests in the portfolio of securities held by the Trust, which consists of substantially all of the securities, in substantially the same weighting, as the component securities of the Nasdaq-100 Index.
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